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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Fleur-de-lis symbolises service in France, the Chevronwise partition line symbolises the Mountaineous Terrain in the Neaples-Rome Area, where the Battalion served during world War II. The Crest further symbolises service in Italy by using the Italian Green-White and Red Colours. The Snak from the Rod of Aesculapius symbolise the Medical Role and the Armoured Fist the Military Role.
The Fleur-de-lis symbolises service in France, the Chevronwise partition line symbolises the Mountaineous Terrain in the Neaples-Rome Area, where the Battalion served during world War II. The Crest further symbolises service in Italy by using the Italian Green-White and Red Colours. The Snake from the Rod of Aesculapius symbolise the Medical Role and the Armoured Fist the Military Role.
 
The arms were approved on 8 July 1992.


The Coat of Arms was approved on 8 July 1992.
[[Literature]]: Images from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army and Wikimedia Commons.


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Latest revision as of 10:14, 16 April 2024

261ST MEDICAL BATTALION, US ARMY

Coat of arms (crest) of 261st Medical Battalion, US Army

(Coat of Arms)
Coat of arms (crest) of 261st Medical Battalion, US Army

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)


Official blazon
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The Fleur-de-lis symbolises service in France, the Chevronwise partition line symbolises the Mountaineous Terrain in the Neaples-Rome Area, where the Battalion served during world War II. The Crest further symbolises service in Italy by using the Italian Green-White and Red Colours. The Snake from the Rod of Aesculapius symbolise the Medical Role and the Armoured Fist the Military Role.

The arms were approved on 8 July 1992.

Literature: Images from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army and Wikimedia Commons.

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